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Electrical connector with translationally movable electrical contacts and magnetic retaining element

US11223151B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 2016
Grant dateJan 11, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2103/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical plug and socket having electrical contacts that are magnetically retained to the counterpart electrical contacts, where the electrical contacts may be optionally be mounted for translational movement, optionally including a sprung carrier arranged to provide a counter-force to at least one direction of translational movement.

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